Federal Grants to Boost Affordable Housing in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's congressional delegation says $340,500 in federal grant money will help with housing issues in the state.

Land Management Committee meets to discuss buyouts

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The Flood Diversion Board of Authority continues to make strides. Its Land Management Committee met at Fargo City Hall.

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Water projects in Dakotas getting federal money

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Water projects in the Dakotas are getting some of the $50 million in funding being doled out by the federal Interior Department for water infrastructure in the West.

CH2M Hill holds team building workshop

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The Flood Diversion Authority is team building, making sure all members commit to the project.

City of Moorhead finalizing new floodplain map

Moorhead, MN (WDAY TV) - The city of Moorhead is in the final steps of becoming compliant with FEMA's new floodplain map.

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Homeowners gather to discuss legal options in diversion battle

Christine, ND (WDAY TV) - Nothing is for certain yet, but now with only congressional approval needed, homeowners who might be bought out because of the Red River Diversion are discovering what kind of legal ground they have to stand on.

• Eminent Domain Meeting

Time to renew flood insurance is here

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - For people that bought flood insurance last year at this time it's time to renew that insurance, and there may be a financial incentive this year.

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Tax help sessions set for ND flood victims

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Tax Department and the Internal Revenue Service are hosting taxpayer assistance sessions this week for Minot and Bismarck-Mandan flood victims.

Living with Water: The sandbag, a relatively new tool

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) -- We continue our Living With Water special, a Forum Communications. The sandbag. An emblem of our recent flood fights, but it's really a relatively new tool.

Living with Water: Northern Valley not getting much help from Government

Manvel, ND (WDAZ TV) - We continue our Living With Water special, a Forum Communications project. The next four weekends, our broadcast and print divisions will look into flooding.

• Flooded Roads

Oslo Auctions Off Houses for Levy Project

Oslo, MN (WDAZ TV) - Some people are now the proud of new homes, all in an effort for future flood control.

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ND Gov, US Senator to meet in Sask on flooding

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota U.S. Sen. John Hoeven and Gov. Jack Dalrymple plan to discuss flood control policy with Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall.

FM Diversion Authority considering educational videos

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Fargo-Moorhead's Diversion Authority is considering creating educational videos for the community.

• Diversion Videos

Minot city council approves flood protection plan

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — The Minot City Council has approved a flood protection plan for the Souris River that last year swamped more than 4,000 homes and businesses and forced thousands of people to evacuate.

US Army Corps of Engineers Commissioner in Fargo

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The US Army Corps of Engineers is touring North Dakota, keeping up-to-date on flooding concerns and the proposed F-M diversion.

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